Star Anise - Ba Jiao Hui Xiang - Illicium veram - ORGANIC
Latin name: Illicium veram
**Price is per ounce (oz) for Bulk Herbs and Powders, Per Vegan Capsule, and/or Per 8 oz Organic Sunflower Infused Oil** Picture shown of what an ounce will look like packaged**
Harvested From: Vietnam
History/Folklore: Unlike its cousin, Anise, Star Anise is native to Chine and surrounding Asian countries. It has a long history of being used for digestive concerns, and many times was used to spice sweets, drinks, and cakes to be served at the end of festivities to help with stomach complaints from alcohol and over eating.
Key Actions: Expectorant, Aphrodisiac, Diuretic, Antidepressant, Antibacterial, Antifungal, Anti-inflammatory, Carminative, Sedating, Antiseptic, Antispasmodic, Decongestant, Cordial, Antirheumatic
Key Constituents: Anetole, Estragole, Acetopheone, Limonene, Pinene, Protein (18%), Fiber, Iron, Magnesium, Calcium, Manganese, Zinc, Potassium, Copper, Riboflavin, Niacin, Thiamin, Thymol, Terpineol, Anethole, Shikimic acid
Known Uses: This herb is known to help with Digestive disorders, very much like anise seed, menstrual disorders, inadequate lactation, cramping, seizures, asthma, lice, scabies, poor circulation, postpartum depression, fungal infections, balancing blood sugar, preventing bone loss, diarrhea.
Temperature: Warm
Energetics/Flavour: Sweet, Pungent, Aromatic
Meridians: LR, KD, SP, ST
Actions:
- Disperses Cold
- Moves Qi and Alleviates Pain
- Promotes Lactation
- Warms the Middle Jiao
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